About the competition - Print Journalism
Competition briefs will be available for download during November 2007.
Entry Levels: Advanced and Higher
Entry Deadline: 28 February 2008
Entry Type: Individual or team competitors
Competition Type: Mixed
Who can enter?
This competition is designed for young people and adults from 16 years of age who are studying a
relevant programme of study at intermediate, advanced or higher levels. This competition is for
individuals or groups of up to 4 competitors.
Assessment criteria
The competition will be judged at two stages:
Stage one: competitors will submit their work for assessment
Stage two: the highest scoring competitors will be invited to exhibit at the
Cultural and Creative Arts Exhibition in June 2008.
What happens if I win?
UK Gold winners will be invited to a high profile national awards event.
Further information
For detailed information about the technical aspects of the competition, please contact Ian Wynd
of North Warwickshire and Hinckley college
ian.wynd@nwhc.ac.uk.
For general information about competitions please contact:
WorldSkills UK contact centre 0800 612 0742 or email
worldskillsuk@ukskills.org.uk.
Further opportunities
 There is a City & Guilds qualification available for this competition.
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